Main Findings
Economic Vulnerability may also be affected by health and education accessibility. Those with access to health and education facilities were less likely to be poor and vulnerable (Gil et al., 2014). We measured health and educational access separately in each Virginia County using multiple indicators. The health indicators correspond to hospitals, clinics, counseling centers, and other health facilities that are immediately in aid of a vulnerable population. The education indicators correspond to colleges, universities, career training facilities, and other educational and training sources for continued education after high school.
Isochrone Mappings
To begin, we created the following travel isochrones which are mappings of floating catchment areas calculated by method of travel and time to travel. A travel net is displayed centered at health, education, and workforce training facilities to provide a measure of accessibility.
Mapping 1:
The following travel isochrone shows the areas that are within a 20-minute driving window of heath services.The mapping shows that residents in some parts of the county have to drive over 20 minutes to get to physical and mental health services.
Mapping 2:
The following travel isochrone shows the areas that are within a 20-minute driving window of a hospital in and around Page County. The mapping similarly shows that access to a local hospital is limited for areas in and around Page County.
Mapping 3:
The following travel isochrone shows the areas that are within a 20-minute driving window of a college or university. The mapping shows that there are no colleges or universities in Page County or with-in a 20-minute drive. This lack of access is one indication of a barrier to education and economic mobility.
Mapping 4:
The following travel isochrone shows the areas that are within a 20-minute driving window of a workforce development center. The mapping shows that most of the county is covered by the 20-minute driving window. Additionally, a number of locations are present outside the county borders.
Mapping 5:
The following travel isochrone shows the areas that are within a 20-minute driving window of a small business development centers. The mapping shows that there are no centers in Page County or with-in a 20-minute drive. According to the data, only one is present in the counties surrounding Page County.